Günter Meisner
Günter Meisner | |
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Meisner as Arthur Slugworth in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) | |
| Born | 18 April 1926 Bremen, Germany |
| Died | 5 December 1994 (aged 68) Berlin, Germany |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1957–1994 |
| Known for | Mr Slugworth / Mr. Wilkinson in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory |
| Spouse | Gisela Albrecht Meisner |
Günter Meisner (18 April 1926 – 5 December 1994) was a German character actor. He is remembered for his several cinematic portrayals of Adolf Hitler and for his role as Arthur Slugworth / Mr. Wilkinson in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. He was fluent in four languages (German, French, Italian & English) and appeared in many English-language, German-language and French-language films.